Our Mission and Vision

The mission of Ark Valley Players is to inspire, nurture, challenge, amaze, educate, and empower artists and audiences, in order to enrich the cultural life of Arkansas City and the South Central Kansas and Northern Oklahoma area. AVP will provide area residents the opportunity both to attend and to participate in quality theatrical productions of a cross-section of the finest theatrical works available.

VISION

Ark Valley Players has a vision to be the best community theatre we can be. Our Vision for the future includes:

The production of high quality theatrical experiences that delight and challenge our audiences, volunteers and the community

An effective engagement of volunteers, who AVP believes are the heart of our work and the key to our success

An environment in which a community of volunteers of all ages and skill level can continuously develop skills, support and mentor each other, and remain fulfilled with their theatrical experiences

A comfortable, accessible, safe facility in which to work that will help advance our creativity and production

Providing educational opportunities that nurture creative theatrical talents and its essential contribution to our quality of life

Recognizing and appreciating the theatre as a vital part of the fabric of our community

A reputation that is respected locally, regionally, and nationally for theatrical quality

A compassionately committed and effective Board of Directors with vision and a can-do attitude

Financial stability and sustainability that is achieved through patronage, donations, endowment and fiscal responsibility